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Topic: Coronavirus

Coronavirus or Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is a viral disease that turned into a pandemic in early 2020. The first known case was recorded in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Coronavirus has multiple variants such as Delta and Omicron, and its most common symptoms are fever, chills and sore throat.

Covid management not our prerogative, Madras HC’s remarks unwarranted, EC tells SC

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Senior advocate, appearing for the EC, said that remarks made by Madras HC were unwarranted and such conclusive remarks should not have been made without hearing the poll panel.

Vaccine manufacturing specialised process, can’t ramp up production overnight: Adar Poonawalla

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The CEO of Serum Institute says population of India is huge and to produce enough doses for all adults is not an easy task.

1,799 oxygen cylinders, 1.36 lakh remdesivir vials — India receives Covid aid from 14 nations

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According to external affairs ministry, 14 countries have supplied India with emergency aid — from oxygen cylinders, ventilators to drugs. ThePrint gives you the full list.

Nearly 15% Covid beds in select military hospitals could be made available to civilians

Amrita Nayak Dutta -
The defence ministry has approved 50 Armed Forces Medical Services hospitals for offering treatment to civilians on a referral basis.

Too many CT scans to diagnose Covid could increase cancer risk, AIIMS chief warns

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At health ministry briefing on Covid-19, AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria warns against too much reliance on blood tests for biomarkers, noting it doesn't paint the true picture.

Andhra Pradesh govt declares partial curfew from 12 noon to 6 am for two weeks

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According to official sources, shops would be allowed to open daily from 6 am to 12 noon, with prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC in force.

PM Modi thanks EU for support in Covid fight during talks with European Commission president

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The two leaders spoke ahead of India-EU Leaders' virtual meeting on 8 May. PM Modi said he was confident the meeting will provide new momentum to India-EU strategic partnership.

After Odisha and Bihar, MP declares journalists as ‘frontline workers’

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Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the journalists were risking their lives while doing their duty during this 'dangerous period of covid pandemic'.

Unemployment rate rises to 4-month high as Covid surge leaves another 7 million people jobless

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Unemployment increased to 7.97% from 6.5% in March. The Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy says it’s likely that the situation will remain tense in May as well.

Covid hits IPL as KKR’s Chakravarthy, Warrier test positive, match with RCB postponed

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The match will be rescheduled later during the tournament, which will conclude on 30 May. Additionally, three CSK staff members and several DDCA groundsmen have tested positive.
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Vehicles, TVs, mobile phones—PM EAC report shows rural India is catching up with urban consumers

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Rural ownership of motor vehicles jumped from 19 percent in 2011-2012 to 59 percent in 2023-2024, while urban rose from 40 percent to 68 percent during the same time period, study by two members of PM-EAC says.

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General secrets from frozen peaks: A Kargil veteran reveals what politically correct writers left out

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At the Jindal Literature Festival, Maj Gen (Retd) Lakhwinder Singh reveals secrets from 25 years ago, speaking about the decision that outwitted Musharraf and changed the course of the war. 

National Interest

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

Shekhar Gupta -
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.

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